| A | B |
|---|
| ring | type of LAN that sends iformation through each computer until it reaches it's destination |
| mesh | each computer is directly connected to each other |
| star | connects all host to a central host, the center is usually a hub |
| extended star | just like star topology but more hosts operate |
| bus | uses single backbone segment(usually a wire) that all hosts connect directly to |
| hierarchical | all hosts connected to a computer that controls the flow of traffic |
| logical - token | only one host speaks at a time |
| log. - broadcast | every host can talk at once |
| repeater | clarifies the signal after so long traveling through a cable |
| hubs | connect all hosts and regenerate and retime network signals |
| media | wires, air, etc. |
| NIC | network interface card |
| switch | make decisions based on MAC addresses |
| router | makes decisions based on groups of addresses |
| bridge | connects two LAN components |
| cloud | a network |
